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Home Stager with Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369

Property Shopping for Rent Property Edmonton!

During the winter months when Home Staging is slow here in Edmonton, my newest venture is to buy some investment properties for my husband & I to have more cash flow.

Thus rentpropertyedm.ca has been born. (don't bother looking it up, we just got the domain...) =D4rent

Even when the Real Estate Market fluctuates, having a tenant in your property will keep that property worth having. One can ride out the storm, so to speak...

My Realtor Ben & I have been perusing foreclosed Edmonton homes & have even been to a few.

Researching the MLS, doing number crunching as to what rental income vs. mortgage payments will be, & looking at the house, deciding if updates are needed, can take a lot of time.

That's why I haven't been around much.

I have every trade on my team that can make every property worthy as a rental or a flip.

My problem right now is; not getting attached to the potential of a home.

There is one property; in a prime location, 2 storey, vaulted ceiling, extra street parking, walking distance to West Edmonton Mall, Double garage, town home condo, 3 bed, 2 bath, little balcony off master bedroom. But it will need new everything.

I meanhazmat, I wanted to burn my socks after getting out of there.


(Holy-Hazmat-Batman!)

Used & abused is putting it lightly.

 



But the bones... awesome!

If I can get it for the right price, doing the remodel, even with; paint, a new kitchen & floors throughout etc. It will still be worth the investment.

We'll see what happens, there are also many other properties, that don't need as much work, but I know what I could do with this one...

Stay tuned!

Tom Arstingstall, General Contractor, Dry Rot, Water Damage Sacramento, El Dorado County - (916) 765-5366
Dry Rot and Water Damage www.tromlerconstruction.com Mobile - 916-765-5366 - Placerville, CA
General Contractor, Dry Rot and Water Damage
I looking forward to seeing this in photos Peg! Oh... Happy Birthday. :)
Dec 27, 2012 02:45 PM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Thanx Tom! =D

Once I decide on which property, I shall take lots of B&A's just like always. But this time it will be mine!

Dec 27, 2012 03:11 PM
Sally Weatherley
EXIT STAGE RIGHT - Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Home Staging, Home Stager Vancouver, B.C

Peg - What an exciting venture!  I know you've got the vision! 

Dec 27, 2012 03:33 PM
Bob Miller
Keller Williams Cornerstone Realty - Ocala, FL
The Ocala Dream Team

Hi Peg, sounds like you have a great investment business building.  Are you able to use tax deferred accounts in Canada like we can in the US?

Dec 27, 2012 07:04 PM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

Very exciting....I wish you all the success in the world with your new venture!  

Dec 27, 2012 08:32 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Very exciting news BU-FU, but take it from me, rental properties can be a PIA...........big time!

Dec 27, 2012 09:16 PM
Sharon Lee
Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN
Retired and loving life

Peg-Best of luck on your new venture. I hope it causes more good than headaches because as Roger pointed out as I am sure you are aware it can be PIA. Happy birthday and Happy and prosperous New Year.

Dec 27, 2012 09:26 PM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Hey Peg,  Did hubby buy you one for your birthday? So funny.  I use that therm all the time "This home has good bones". 

Dec 27, 2012 11:32 PM
Sharon Lord
Maracay Homes - Peoria, AZ
New Home Advisor

Peg - most people don't have the "vision" on properties like that - they just want to burn their socks off!  ;)

Dec 28, 2012 01:21 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Sal Gal, I have loved renovating for years! I'm a bit on the fence about whether to rent out or flip the first few, but I'm going out again tomorrow to look & we'll see what comes out of that.

Bob, I will ask my accountant about tax deferred accounts. I know that I can claim everything expense-wise but I'll check that out!

Dec 28, 2012 02:44 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Sharon, I received a few books for Xmas & B-day this last week about RE investing, as well as a few courses I took in the fall, so I am prepped & pumped about this!

BU-FU, I have no doubt there will be things I don't like, but that's in every biz, whether it's staff, clients or tenants. Due diligence, proper screening & contracts should help... :)

Dec 28, 2012 03:08 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Sharon, I hope so too! Thanx so much for the lovely virtual b-day card!

BB, my hubby didn't buy a house, but he did buy me some more books to study, what he did buy me for Xmas was a new car stereo with blue tooth hands free capability so I can play songs I need to learn for the band from my phone's playlist as well as talk on the phone if it rings! It's getting installed as I type!

Dec 28, 2012 03:13 AM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Sharon, I took video with my phone so my husband could see it later & in the playback you can hear me chatting with Ben & then stopping dead & saying 'eeew this carpet is hard here! It's disgusting!' I have to laugh, because it takes a lot for me to say something is disgusting, so my husband knew it was bad! lol

The funny thiong is; I rarely wear socks, but I had this day & always will in the future! =D

Dec 28, 2012 03:18 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource
Peg, I know this can be a very good way to build wealth or just to add a little cash flow, but I'm not sure I'm cut out to be a landlord unles I have a property Manager handle everything. I currently own two homes and have considered renting the one I use least, but I do have an emotional attachment to it so that plan isn't going anywhere.
Jan 01, 2013 12:14 PM
Peg Barcelo
Fluff My House! Home Staging Inc. 250.486.6369 - Summerland, BC
The FlufftasticStager from Summerland, BC

Nick! I understand! I'm constantly dealing with home owners with an attachment to their place! lol

However, if you aren't using a place, maybe short term rentals might be an idea... Management companies take care of the bookings, cleaning & maintenance, and if you wanted to stay there a few nights, you'd just have to schedule yourself in!

We just made an offer on a condo, (not the place I mentioned in my post) we'll find out Friday what they're countering with...

Jan 02, 2013 01:55 PM